Comprehensive resources regarding the Ebola outbreak are available on a dedicated website from International SOS - www.internationalsos.com/ebola. The information includes advice for individuals, travel precautions, latest updates and breaking news. The Ebola resources are downloadable and available free of charge. Among the site’s features are:
• Facts about transmission, symptoms, prevention, vaccines, treatment and case definitions• Educational materials, including videos, fact sheets and infographics• Travel advice• Charts regarding affected countries
The Ebola virus has been identified in a patient who travelled from Liberia and who is now in a Dallas hospital. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials have assured the public the incident will be contained.
While the largest-ever Ebola outbreak continues in several countries in West Africa, ongoing vigilance for further imported cases is required.
International SOS has just released a new video titled “Ebola: What business travellers need to know”. This is also available via www.internationalsos.com/ebola - click on the Education Materials section. Experts from International SOS are available for media interviews.
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Note to editors: Experts from International SOS are available for media interviews.
About International SOS
International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com/) is the world’s leading medical and travel security risk services company. We care for clients across the globe, from more than 700 locations in 89 countries. Our expertise is unique: More than 11,000 employees are led by 1,200 doctors and 200 security specialists. Teams work night and day to protect our members. We have pioneered a range of preventative programmes and offer an unparalleled response to emergencies. We are passionate about helping clients put ‘Duty of Care’ into practice. With us multinational corporate clients, governments and NGOs can mitigate risks for their people working remotely or overseas.
Media contacts Mattie Walker 469- 803-0016Mattie.walker@bm.com
Erin Giordano International SOS 267-242-0875Erin.giordano@internationalsos.com